Casio's 35th Anniversary Full Metal G-SHOCK GMWB5000D-1

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43.2mm case/49.2 L2L/13.2 height

Posted by STRAPCODE on MARCH 5, 2020

Written by Sam
Photos by Toni

There are many reasons why G-Shock watches ares able to hold its place in the watch community for nearly four decades. Known for its durability, affordable, and certainly its multi-task purpose functional watch. The very first G-Shock , DW-5000C, was initially released back in April 1983, by Casio’s Chief engineer of Research and Development, Kikuo Ibe.

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Casio G-Shock GMWB5000 Full Metal

In Ibe’s theory, every G-Shock had to ensure a minimum of 10-year battery life, 10-bar water resistance and 10-meter dropping shock resistance, which was later known as the “Triple 10 requirements”.
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To commemorate the success for G-Shock over the years, Casio introduced the legendary resin-cased design; GMWB5000D, a full metal G-Shock to celebrates its 35th anniversary at Baselworld2018.

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Casio G-Shock GMWB5000 Full Metal

The GMWB5000D G-Shock took the crowd at Baselworld by surprise when it was first introduced since everyone expected the same old black urethane rubber. The GMWB5000D G-Shock took the crowd at Baselworld by surprise when it was first introduced since everyone expected the same old black urethane rubber which is common used on most G-Shock models.
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The measurements for the GMWB5000D are somewhat similar to its predecessors, but with a few differences of course. Sitting at 49.3mm by 43.2mm, which is the common standards size for G-Shock standard. It sits well on an average wrist size due to a 13mm case thickness and offers a decent mount of wrist presence.

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Casio G-Shock GMWB5000 Full Metal

As shocking as this maybe, you definitely feel the strong presence for the GMWB5000D G-Shock as soon as you put it on. For me, who wears the SBDX013 , emperor darth tuna on a daily basis, the GMWB5000D, feels much heavier than the SBDX013 model, even though its only weighs 10 more grams.
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The GMWB5000D runs on a solar-powered quartz movement with bluetooth and atomic timekeeping that drives the time and functions just like the rest of the Casio G-Shock 5000 Series. Furthermore, if you sync the time piece the G-Shock app, the time should instantly sync based on an atomic time signal.

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Casio G-Shock GMWB5000 Full Metal

All in all, I think Casio did an amazing job with the Casio G-Shock GMWB5000 Full Metal watch. As an anniversary limited edition model watch, its nice to see the changes from the old black urethane rubber look, to an all out full metal body with modern technological functionality, and still able to keep a vintage classic look to it.
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Casio G-Shock GMWB5000D-1 Specifications:
  • Size of case : 49.3 X 43.2 X 13 mm
  • Total weight: 167 g
  • Mineral Crystal
  • Approx. battery operating time:
    10 months on rechargeable battery (operation period with normal use without exposure to light after charge)
    22 months on rechargeable battery (operation period when stored in total darkness with the power save function on after full charge)
  • 200 Meters Water Resistant
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An impressive offerings, for G-Shock, and Casio fans, to be sure!:dance:Thanks Mike.:hat:
 
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